Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, immersed in a world of design thanks to her mother, an antiques dealer. After studying interior and graphic design in Boston, she moved to Los Angeles and founded her own studio in 1995. She quickly gained recognition for her bold, glamorous style, especially through hotel projects that redefined the codes of luxury. Over time, her work expanded to private residences, boutiques, and restaurants, in collaboration with major international brands. In 2025, she launched Side Hustle, a platform dedicated to contemporary design.
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Design by Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler’s style is defined by a fusion of modernism, Art Deco, and Hollywood glamour. She draws inspiration from iconic figures such as Dorothy Draper, William Haines, Peggy Guggenheim, and Doris Duke. Known for her love of eclecticism, she combines antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces to create interiors rich in texture and color.

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A new era

L’Apogée Courchevel hosts Kelly Wearstler’s first European hotel project: a bold reinterpretation of its dining spaces. Inspired by the contrast between the starkness of Brutalism and the softness of the Alps, she creates atmospheres where raw materials like stone and natural wood evoke a contemporary yet warm ambiance. Every space from the lounge and bar to the salon invites relaxation through a subtle blend of elegance and comfort, enhanced by a curated selection of European artworks. Her work offers a fresh vision of Alpine luxury, celebrating nature and design with authenticity.

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